Wendy’s stock surged so much that trading was halted multiple times

An explosive start to the trading day for Wendy’s meant that trading of the fast-food chain’s stock needed to be halted multiple times during the day.

Son of Dell founder launches power company in Chicagoland | ChicagoLIVE
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Base Power is a new power company launched by the son of the founder of Dell Technologies. President and CEO Zach Dell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the new company.

Southside Blooms expands to Chicago’s West Side | ChicagoLIVE
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Southside Blooms is expanding to North Lawndale with a new location. Founder Quilen Blackwell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what this expansion means for the community.

Chicago sues Airbnb, host over alleged illegal rentals

Chicago is taking Airbnb to court over alleged illegal short-term rentals. Here's what city leaders say.

Bell Works Chicagoland celebrates milestone for world's second "metroburb" | ChicagoLIVE
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The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as AT&T's research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland. Inspired by Somerset Development President and CEO Ralph Zucker shares more about the vision and progress of the project.

M&M's set August launch for dye-free candies, with 2 colors absent

The legendary candy-maker faces a multimillion-dollar logistical nightmare trying to turn its iconic blue treats natural.

Same rides, different prices: Uber and Lyft draw fire from Consumer Reports over fares

Popular ride-share services Uber and Lyft will charge different customers different rates for the exact same rides, even when they are ordered at the same time, a new Consumer Reports article claims. 

Trump administration warns governors to crack down on unemployment insurance

The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.

Outdoor retailer closing nearly 60 stores amid bankruptcy

Boating and fishing supply retailer West Marine is planning to close 59 stores around the country as it works through bankruptcy proceedings.

Sleep Number plans $415 million bankruptcy sale

Sleep Number filed for bankruptcy last week and intends to sell its assets under a massive buyout from a Canadian bedding business.

Beware of the ticking time bomb hiding in your 401(k)

401(k) savers face a major financial risk from required minimum distributions that could push them into higher tax brackets and increase Medicare premiums in retirement.

Portillo’s to open new Chicago location on Michigan Avenue

Portillo’s, the popular Chicago-area restaurant chain, will open a new restaurant right in the heart of the Loop along Michigan Avenue.

Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says

Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.